Drive or Fly: Clinton Township, MI to Burr Oak, MI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for DTW–AZO. At 162 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 24m

Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 51m

16m in the air

Air Distance

133 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clinton Township, MI → DTW 51m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AZO → Burr Oak, MI 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Clinton Township, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 34 mi, ~51m drive

Burr Oak, MI AZO — Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DTW and AZO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 38m

2h 55m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0160

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clinton Township, MI → Southfield Bus Stop (SHF6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 175m

Arrival 10m

Battle Creek Bus Stop (BCM6) → Burr Oak, MI 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m drive

To BCM6 — Battle Creek Bus Stop 33 mi, ~50m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 24m	3h 51m	4h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$125	$11
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

162 mi 3h 24m

via I 94, M 60, I 696

Shortest (+7 min)

151.1 mi 3h 31m

via US 12, I 94, Deer Park Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clinton Township, MI to Burr Oak, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.